The app includes free videos, live radio coverage, live text updates and results from all rounds of the championship as they happen.

WRC+, the championship’s interactive digital service, will also be available through the Smart TV app.

WRC+ offers up to three hours of live stages from each round in HD, with commentary and analysis from rally experts, plus up to two-and-a-half-hours of highlights programmes from each event. Dramatic cockpit videos from the top teams and live maps allowing fans to track competitors through every stage in real time can also be accessed.

WRC+ is available for 4.99 euros per month or 49.99 euros for a 12-month period via Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Android TV and NVIDIA SHIELD. Of course a subscription via www.wrcplus.com and the official WRC APP (iOS & Android) is also possible.